General information about this course
The B.Miss Degree course is designed to equip persons for essential functions and ministries of the Church as he/she engages in the mission of Jesus Christ in the Indian/Asian context. It is an integrative study programme, using Biblical, Theological, Pastoral, Missiological, Historical, Religious, Cultural, Social, Linguistic, Contextual, and Communicative approaches for preparing workers for the mission of God. This course seeks to facilitate students’ personal, spiritual, academic, ecclesial, ecumenical, and missionary formation. The programme intends to instill and cultivate the students’ good moral values and lifestyles. The B.Miss degree course is of three years duration, requiring the academic standard and scholarship as is normally expected for the Bachelor Degree Course of studies. The main objectives of the B.Miss. programme are:
- To develop a mature understanding of ‘mission’ in the Bible and Christian faith.
- To impart a holistic understanding of God’s mission.
- To discern God’s Mission in a pluralistic context.
- To equip students for effective leadership in God’s mission by exposing them to different missionary situations.
Admission requirements for the B.Miss. Degree Course:
The minimum requirements as determined by the Senate of Serampore College are mentioned below.
- He/she has completed 18 years of age.
- A candidate who has passed 10+2 Higher Secondary examination (12th or PUC or PDC with a total of 12 years of schooling starting from standard one) or its recognized equivalent programme e.g., Diploma course, after completing 10th standard, with a minimum of two years duration, such as ITI, Nursing, Hotel Management etc., recognized by the Govt. Education Department, considered to be equivalent to 12th standard.
- He/she has passed 10th class and should have done two years of further study in a theological or secular institution and should have experience in Christian ministry or any public service.
B.Miss. to BD Upgrade (2 Year BD Degree Program):
- A candidate who has passed Miss., degree program with BOS11 & BOS12 is eligible to join 2 year BD degree program (Upgrader).
- Further, BOS11 & BOS12 can be exempted, if the candidate has passed the Class XII examination with English as a compulsory subject under the Board Examination (including Vernacular medium).
Mature Candidates:
A mature candidate is one who:-(1) has attained 25 years of age; (2) has the minimum qualification of 10th standard; (3) has three years of ministerial experience; and (4) has passed “Mature Candidate Entrance Examination” of the Senate of Serampore College; he/she shall be admitted to the 1styear of 3 yearB.Miss., degree program. Mature Entrance Examination held in the month of October/November and March/April every year.
Dip. C.S. to B.Miss. Upgrade:
- A candidate who has passed Dip. C.S., with Qualifying English paper BOS11 and BOS12, shall be enrolled in the 2ndyear of 3 yearB.Miss. degree program.
- Further, BOS11 & BOS12 can be exempted, if the candidate has passed the Class XII examination with English as a compulsory subject under the Board Examination (including Vernacular medium).
Dip. B.T. to B.Miss. Upgrade:
- A candidate who has passed Dip. B.T., with Qualifying English paper BOS11 and BOS12, shall be enrolled in the 2ndyear of 3 year B.Miss. degree programme.
- Further, BOS11 & BOS12 can be exempted, if the candidate has passed the Class XII examination with English as a compulsory subject under the Board Examination (including Vernacular medium).